Driver Fatigue Advice & Information
Driver fatigue is a serious problem resulting in many thousands of road accidents each year. It is not possible to calculate the exact number of sleep related accidents but research shows that driver fatigue may be a contributory factor in up to 20% of road accidents 1, and up to one quarter of fatal and serious accidents 2.
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References
1 "Fatigue and Road Safety: A Critical Analysis of Recent Evidence", Road Safety Web Publication No. 21, Department for Transport, 2011
2 "Sleep-Related Crashes on Sections of Different Road Types in the UK", Road Safety Research Report No. 52, Department for Transport, 2004
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